A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7662515 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69678216 epoch_slot_no: 385416 block_no: 7662338 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 33289 time: 2022-08-23 08:48:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c6bb4a2df5a2067c565577a0755a18c2f63b62e77f737f3d811c5bf485f2e34Block Operator
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